Project Manager - Highway

French & Parrello Associates; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

DCFSA

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

French & Parrello Associates in Camden and Wall, NJ, seeks a Project Manager to lead the Highway & Traffic practice, directing design and construction support for roadway, bridge, and related transportation upgrades. You will oversee schedules, budgets, staffing, and client communications while mentoring staff engineers.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience, a NJ PE license, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D and MicroStation, with a proven ability to manage multi-discipline teams and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related work experience.
• NJ Professional Engineer license is required.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil3D and MicroStation design software.
• Experience in roadway, traffic, and/or bridge improvement projects (NJDOT or PennDOT a plus).
• Strong written and verbal communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop design documents for transportation projects using AutoCAD Civil3D or MicroStation.
• Provide construction support services as needed.
• Complete assignments independently with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with staff within the transportation group and across disciplines on larger projects.
• Delegate tasks to staff engineers and oversee their work.
• Monitor project schedule, budget, and staffing needs.
• Engage with clients and maintain active communications.
• Assist on proposals and business development as needed.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license – NJ

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

MicroStation

Job description

Camden, NJ, US French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Highway & Traffic Department in Camden and Wall, NJ. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished civil engineering professional to lead transportation improvement projects, manage multidisciplinary teams, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of one of the Northeast’s fastest-growing engineering consulting firms.

Project Manager – Highway/Traffic

Recognized year after year as one of NJBIZ’s Best Places to Work in New Jersey, FPA is committed to creating a culture where talented professionals are empowered to grow, collaborate, and succeed. In 2026, FPA was ranked #49 on Zweig’s Hot Firm List, recognizing the firm among the 100 fastest-growing AEC firms in the United States and Canada. Our continued growth is driven by our investment in our people, technical excellence, and commitment to delivering innovative solutions for the communities we serve.

The successful candidate will have experience managing the design and delivery of roadway, bridge, and related transportation improvement projects. Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, this individual will oversee technical work, project schedules, budgets, staffing, and construction support while ensuring compliance with applicable design standards.

This role offers the opportunity to maintain direct client relationships, provide technical direction to engineering staff, and deliver diverse transportation improvements for local, county, and state agencies. The Project Manager will also collaborate with Regional and Department management on proposals, business development, and opportunities to expand FPA’s transportation practice.

Highway & Traffic Engineering & Project Experience

FPA’s Highway & Traffic Department provides design and construction support services for transportation improvement projects serving local, county, and state agencies.

The Project Manager – Highway & Traffic will lead project teams, coordinate work across disciplines, and oversee projects from design through construction support. This role requires the technical expertise, leadership, and organizational skills needed to manage multiple assignments, resolve project challenges, and deliver high-quality work that meets client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop design documents for a variety of transportation improvements projects utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation Software.
• Provide construction support services as needed.
• Complete assignments independently with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with staff within the transportation group and across various other disciplines on larger projects.
• Delegate tasks to staff engineers and oversee their work.
• Monitoring of the project schedule, budget, and staffing needs.
• Actively participate in client contact and communications.
• Work with Regional and Department management on proposals and business development as needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ plus years of related work experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of New Jersey required.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil3D and MicroStation design software.
• Experience in management and design of roadway, traffic, and/or bridge improvement projects (NJDOT or PennDOT experience a plus).
• Highly motivated and eager to work on a diverse range of transportation improvement projects for local, county, and state agencies.
• Well versed in local and national design standards.
• Knowledge of traffic engineering principles is a plus.
• Willingness to represent FPA at professional societies and technical seminars.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

The FPA Difference

Large firms offer scale. FPA offers opportunity.

For more than 50 years, French & Parrello Associates (FPA) has been delivering innovative engineering solutions that shape communities, improve infrastructure, and support regional growth. As an employee-owned, mid-sized engineering and consulting firm, FPA combines the technical capabilities and expertise of a larger organization with the collaboration, accessibility, and personal investment of a close-knit team.

At FPA, engineers are empowered to take ownership of their work, collaborate across disciplines, and experience the full project lifecycle. Your career is not defined by one task or limited to one area of expertise. Instead, you will have the opportunity to strengthen your technical skills, work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects, and develop the experience needed to grow into future engineering leadership roles.

Our multidisciplinary approach allows team members to see the bigger picture, collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines, and understand how their work impacts the communities we serve. We invest in our people through mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for advancement because we believe the success of our employees drives the continued success of our firm.

At FPA, you are not just designing infrastructure, you are helping build a growing organization while contributing to projects that make a lasting impact.

Benefits

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement plans. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Compensation

The projected compensation range for this position is $115,000 to $155,000. Actual compensation will depend on factors including experience, education, qualifications, and skill set. FPA recognizes and rewards performance through an annual bonus program.